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WK06 GDE

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,418 mi
Last recorded154,418 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 154,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 151,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 147,108 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs pitted

tpms light on dash

Fail 25 Apr 2022 147,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs pitted

tpms light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2021 136,188 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

oil leaks

tps light on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2021 136,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

oil leaks

tps light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2020 129,468 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid starting to contaminate

engine under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2020 129,399 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nsf tyre showing cord (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid starting to contaminate

engine under trays fitted

service light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 113,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,879 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,142 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 93,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,110 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,120 miles

refer also prior fail 228949791481

Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,645 miles

o/s/r inner sidelight inop

tyres worn edges,o/s/f bald inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,965 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 32,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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WK06 GDE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK06 GDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK06 GDE registered?

WK06 GDE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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